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University of South Carolina Aiken

Q: How much does University of South Carolina Aiken cost?

In-state tuition is $10,760 and out-of-state tuition is $21,218 per year.

Q: What do University of South Carolina Aiken graduates earn?

The median earnings 5 years after graduation is $39,689 and 10 years after is $45,603.

Q: What percentage of students at University of South Carolina Aiken take federal loans?

45.5% of students take out federal loans.

Aiken, South Carolina · Public

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Avg Earnings (5yr)

$39,689

Acceptance Rate

80%

Graduation Rate

41%

Annual Tuition

$10,760

At a Glance

Total Students

2,805

Retention Rate

64%

Faculty Ratio

Financial Aid

46%

Median Debt

$24,275

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University of South Carolina Aiken is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 79.7%. The student body consists of 2,805 students. The university's retention rate is 64.4%, and its graduation rate is 41.3%. The median debt for graduates is $24,275, and 45.5% of students receive financial aid.

In-state tuition costs $10,760. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $41,170. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $39,689. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,603.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$41k

1 YEAR

$40k

5 YEARS

$46k

10 YEARS

Top 72% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University of South Carolina Aiken alumni earn a median salary of $41,170. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease slightly to $39,689. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $45,603. The median debt for graduates is $24,275.

The University of South Carolina Aiken has a 79.7% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 41.3%, and the retention rate is 64.4%. The in-state tuition is $10,760, and 45.5% of students receive financial aid.